Columbia River Gorge, Mt. Hood Small-Group Tour From Portland
In the morning, meet your guide and small group at the centrally located Director Park, and depart downtown Portland. Head first to the charming town of Troutdale, known as the Gateway to the Gorge. Stop at Vista House at Crown Point, which offers museum exhibits and dramatic panoramic views overlooking the Columbia River Gorge. Next, discover two of the Gorge’s most striking waterfalls, Latourell Falls and Multnomah Falls. Visit the classic Multnomah Falls Historic Lodge and stretch your legs with a short hike to the falls’ prime viewpoint, Benson Bridge. Head to Hood River, a picturesque valley town renowned as a prime destination for wind sports. Enjoy free time for lunch (own expense), followed by a scenic drive into Mt. Hood National Forest. Head to the Timberline Lodge, which offers impressive views of the the surrounding Cascade Mountain Range. Finally, after a full day out, return to your original Portland departure point.
Highlights
- ✓Check off two of Oregon's top scenic attractions in a single tour
- ✓Round-trip transit from Portland via premium passenger van
- ✓Your guide's in-depth narration brings the area's stories to life
- ✓Enjoy an intimate, small-group tour of 12 people maximum
What you'll see & do
- ✓Our central meeting location and pick up point! A beautiful, urban park in the middle of Downtown Portland.
- ✓We will depart downtown Portland and head east along the Columbia River to Troutdale, known as the Gateway to the Gorge! We will join the beautiful Historic Columbia River Highway, the first planned scenic roadway in the United States.
- ✓Our first stop for the day: Crown Point Vista House. This famous overlook sits 733 feet above the Columbia River, atop the remains of a lava flow that swept through the Gorge around 14 to 17 million years ago! Here, we will find amazing 180-degree views of the Columbia River Gorge and explore the Vista House. An intricately designed observatory and museum, the Vista House is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
- ✓From the Vista House, we will drive deeper into the Columbia River National Scenic Area. Our first waterfall for the day will be the dramatic Latourell Falls which plunges 249 feet over a massive wall of columnar basalt. Depending on the season, a short ¼-mile trail hike will be led to get a closer view of the falls.
- ✓The next waterfall we will visit will be the famed Multnomah Falls. Plummeting 620 feet in two major steps, Multnomah Falls is the highest waterfall in Oregon and second highest in the nation! Here, we can explore the Multnomah Falls Historic Lodge (a Cascadian style stone and timber lodge built in 1925) as well as the beautiful Multnomah Falls itself. The easily accessible viewing platform offers a full view of the Benson Bridge and cascading falls beyond it.
- ✓We will make our way to Hood River, known as the Windsurfing Capitol of the World, where we will pause for an hour for everybody to disperse for free time. This gives us a chance to explore the town and get lunch.
- ✓Following lunch, we will set out heading south, through the picturesque Fruit Loop orchards and lavender farms. If time permits, we may even make a brief stop at one of the farm stands before beginning our scenic drive through Mount Hood National Forest!
- ✓While enjoying a scenic drive through Mount Hood National Forest, we'll have many opportunities to view Mount Hood before our final stop right on the mountain at Timberline Lodge.
- ✓For our last stop of the day, we will wind our way through Mount Hood National Forest, climbing to roughly 6,000 feet in elevation, to Timberline Lodge. This National Historic Landmark sits proudly against Oregon’s highest peak- Mt. Hood! Attracting over 10,000 climbers each year, Mt. Hood is a mammoth to behold. We’ll have the opportunity to explore inside the lodge and enjoy the surrounding Cascade Mountain Range views from the lodge’s outdoor patios. If time allows, a short hike to the Pacific Crest Trail crossing just behind the lodge can be led by your guide.
- ✓After a full day out on tour, we end back at Director Park, our drop off location in the heart of Downtown Portland.
What's included
- ✓In-vehicle air conditioning
- ✓Bottled water
- ✓Knowledgeable, local and friendly guide
- ✓Transportation in a premium, high-roofed passenger van
- ✓Live commentary throughout the tour
What's not included
- ✓Lunch
- ✓Gratuity (we recommend 20% for your guide, if you enjoyed the tour)
Good to know
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
A maximum of 12 people per booking
Dress in layers as you travel though varied climates
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
Columbia River Gorge, Mt. Hood Small-Group Tour From Portland
In the morning, meet your guide and small group at the centrally located Director Park, and depart downtown Portland. Head first to the charming town of Troutdale, known as the Gateway to the Gorge. Stop at Vista House at Crown Point, which offers museum exhibits and dramatic panoramic views overlooking the Columbia River Gorge. Next, discover two of the Gorge’s most striking waterfalls, Latourell Falls and Multnomah Falls. Visit the classic Multnomah Falls Historic Lodge and stretch your legs with a short hike to the falls’ prime viewpoint, Benson Bridge. Head to Hood River, a picturesque valley town renowned as a prime destination for wind sports. Enjoy free time for lunch (own expense), followed by a scenic drive into Mt. Hood National Forest. Head to the Timberline Lodge, which offers impressive views of the the surrounding Cascade Mountain Range. Finally, after a full day out, return to your original Portland departure point.
Highlights
- ✓Check off two of Oregon's top scenic attractions in a single tour
- ✓Round-trip transit from Portland via premium passenger van
- ✓Your guide's in-depth narration brings the area's stories to life
- ✓Enjoy an intimate, small-group tour of 12 people maximum
What you'll see & do
- ✓Our central meeting location and pick up point! A beautiful, urban park in the middle of Downtown Portland.
- ✓We will depart downtown Portland and head east along the Columbia River to Troutdale, known as the Gateway to the Gorge! We will join the beautiful Historic Columbia River Highway, the first planned scenic roadway in the United States.
- ✓Our first stop for the day: Crown Point Vista House. This famous overlook sits 733 feet above the Columbia River, atop the remains of a lava flow that swept through the Gorge around 14 to 17 million years ago! Here, we will find amazing 180-degree views of the Columbia River Gorge and explore the Vista House. An intricately designed observatory and museum, the Vista House is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
- ✓From the Vista House, we will drive deeper into the Columbia River National Scenic Area. Our first waterfall for the day will be the dramatic Latourell Falls which plunges 249 feet over a massive wall of columnar basalt. Depending on the season, a short ¼-mile trail hike will be led to get a closer view of the falls.
- ✓The next waterfall we will visit will be the famed Multnomah Falls. Plummeting 620 feet in two major steps, Multnomah Falls is the highest waterfall in Oregon and second highest in the nation! Here, we can explore the Multnomah Falls Historic Lodge (a Cascadian style stone and timber lodge built in 1925) as well as the beautiful Multnomah Falls itself. The easily accessible viewing platform offers a full view of the Benson Bridge and cascading falls beyond it.
- ✓We will make our way to Hood River, known as the Windsurfing Capitol of the World, where we will pause for an hour for everybody to disperse for free time. This gives us a chance to explore the town and get lunch.
- ✓Following lunch, we will set out heading south, through the picturesque Fruit Loop orchards and lavender farms. If time permits, we may even make a brief stop at one of the farm stands before beginning our scenic drive through Mount Hood National Forest!
- ✓While enjoying a scenic drive through Mount Hood National Forest, we'll have many opportunities to view Mount Hood before our final stop right on the mountain at Timberline Lodge.
- ✓For our last stop of the day, we will wind our way through Mount Hood National Forest, climbing to roughly 6,000 feet in elevation, to Timberline Lodge. This National Historic Landmark sits proudly against Oregon’s highest peak- Mt. Hood! Attracting over 10,000 climbers each year, Mt. Hood is a mammoth to behold. We’ll have the opportunity to explore inside the lodge and enjoy the surrounding Cascade Mountain Range views from the lodge’s outdoor patios. If time allows, a short hike to the Pacific Crest Trail crossing just behind the lodge can be led by your guide.
- ✓After a full day out on tour, we end back at Director Park, our drop off location in the heart of Downtown Portland.
What's included
- ✓In-vehicle air conditioning
- ✓Bottled water
- ✓Knowledgeable, local and friendly guide
- ✓Transportation in a premium, high-roofed passenger van
- ✓Live commentary throughout the tour
What's not included
- ✓Lunch
- ✓Gratuity (we recommend 20% for your guide, if you enjoyed the tour)
Good to know
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
A maximum of 12 people per booking
Dress in layers as you travel though varied climates
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.